How Does Tolerance Relate to Addiction?

Question by confuszed…: How does tolerance relate to addiction?
Any help will greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
This a question I’m puzzled on in my ASD110 Drugs and Behavior An Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology class. Please don’t use this as a points reward and just post any thing.

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Answer by Douglas
Tolerance is very important, an addict must use it daily. Cannot tell you all about it, it would take too long.

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